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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,140

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $33,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,970

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $31,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $88,257 $50,034
Multimedia Package   2,950
Premium II Package   1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
iPod integration   375
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Wood trim   0
Multimedia Package   2,744
Premium II Package   1,004
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
iPod integration   349
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 0 5,765
Options (change) 0 5,361
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,700
Total Price $95,775 $62,140
Total Invoice $89,132 $57,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,370
Model Year20122008
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19235/40-18
Total Price$95,775$62,140
Adjustments for Features-4,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,700$62,140
Total Invoice$89,132$57,970
Adjustments for Features-3,7920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,340$57,970

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122008
ModelCLSC-Class
TrimCLS63 AMGC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,375$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7920

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20122008
ModelCLSC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in108.7 in
Length194.5 in182.3 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height55.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested119077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%

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